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Speaking of diesels.....Tim has just replaced my 1985 low hour Bukh DV8 (or maybe it's a DV10) with a 13.5 hp Beta. The baby Bukh is now looking for a new home. Bukh is Danish. Production of this one cylinder engine has ended however, but they still build larger marine diesels (like Yanmar). Parts a...

Beta, Nanni and Phasor.....all very good choices I'm sure but who will be left standing when this economical "stuff" gets sorted out.

Be sure of your target before your pull the trigger. In this economy my guess is that they'll be glad to sell you a motor at "show price" for some time to come.

I just went through the same process with the same mix in selecting a motor for my Contessa 26 (see Tim's current project). I selected the Beta 13.5. I like the Kubota block and the availability of parts from Kubota tractor dealers, NAPA Stores, Wal-Marts, etc. There is no builder giving exclusive p...

I just went through the same process with the same mix in selecting a motor for my Contessa 26 (see Tim's current project). I selected the Beta 13.5. I like the Kubota block and the availability of parts from Kubota tractor dealers, NAPA Stores, Wal-Marts, etc. There is no builder giving exclusive p...

If we're going to talk Plastic Classics then let's talk the Contessa 26!